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The endearing dolphin smile is a result of the shape of the dolphin’s face. When humans smile, we signal happiness, contentment and enjoyment to each other. A

“A wonderful bird is the pelican it’s bill will hold more than it’s belican. “It can take in its beak enough food for a week, but Im damned if I

Pelican Bay is to the north end of Pine Island along the east shore of north Cayo Costa Island. If you look at the chart, you can see a tiny keyhole on the east

As we welcome our “snowbirds” to Pine Island, I’m happy to report that there is no shortage of playful dolphin in Pine Island Sound and Charlotte Harbor.

Extinction loomed for these gentle marine mammals just decades ago. In response, people rallied and manatee numbers grew, but recent die-offs are concerning.

Charter boat Capt. Cathy Eagle has been navigating the local waters of Pine Island Sound and Matlacha Pass, specializing in dolphin and nature tours, for over 4

The giant forehead on the bottlenose dolphin is called the melon. It is just above the upper jaw and is actually part of the nasal apparatus. It would seem that

The evolution of dolphins, or cetaceans, is believed to have started with a hoofed, land-living mammal called Pakiectus or Mesonyx, a four-legged walking mammal

The water temperature in Pine Island Sound and Pelican Bay is about 86 degrees Fahrenheit this time of year. Particularly with the Saharan dust being a factor,

A couple weeks ago I wrote about the social bonds among male bottlenose dolphins. This week I will focus on the social bonds among female bottlenose dolphins.